This textbook on the sociology of religion makes specific relevance to the generation X and Y from the very first page. Students from this generation are involved in consumer culture, get part of their knowledge through popular culture and/or the Internet, and are more practical than theoretical. The academic world is in great need for such a book that focuses on the need of these generations, and this is done with this book which is at the intersection of popular and consumer culture. Each chapter of this book has as an ...
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This textbook on the sociology of religion makes specific relevance to the generation X and Y from the very first page. Students from this generation are involved in consumer culture, get part of their knowledge through popular culture and/or the Internet, and are more practical than theoretical. The academic world is in great need for such a book that focuses on the need of these generations, and this is done with this book which is at the intersection of popular and consumer culture. Each chapter of this book has as an introduction a case study from popular culture or the Internet to draw the reader into the topic of the chapter.This narrative approach is a key approach to bringing the student to the heart of the problem and to explore relevant sociological concepts such as secularisation and the multiple modernisation thesis, re-enchantment, and the McDonaldisation of society; while addressing contemporary phenomenon within, for example, Christian, Muslim, Buddhist, New Age, and Witchcraft groups. This book also details the cases of a few current sociologists of religion who are active outside universities (e.g. experts in courts, policy makers, advisers to governments) to highlight the practical relevance of this sub-discipline to students.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 450grams, ISBN: 9781845533045.
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Published by Equinox (taken over by Routledge). Paperback. As new. Generations X and Y are plugged into the contemporary world of consumption, popular culture, and the internet. These generations treat knowledge and belief as a more flexible concept, often focusing on the practical rather than the theoretical and often drawing on conflicting sources in both popular and cyber culture. Their approach to religious belief and practice requires a new way of studying the sociology of religion. 'Sociology of Religion for Generations X and Y' examines key world religions-Buddhism, Christianity and Islam-as well as newer religious groups, such as Scientology, New Age, Witchcraft and online communities such as Jediism and Matrixism. The book covers a range of key concepts: secularisation and modernisation, re-enchantment, the 'McDonaldisation' of society, and the easternisation of the west. Each chapter opens with a case study from popular culture or the internet which takes the reader to the heart of the topic being discussed. Employing both classical sociological theory and contemporary critical theory, 'Sociology of Religion for Generations X and Y' explains where contemporary religion and spirituality are coming from, where they are now, and where they are going.
